Company didn't pay last month consultancy fee
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mark merrens wrote:
Never work without a contract
At least in the US contract law is not limited to written contracts. A written contract provides a better scope and proof but it is not the required.
A verbal contract isn't worth the paper it is written on.
"If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." Red Adair. nils illegitimus carborundum me, me, me
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A verbal contract isn't worth the paper it is written on.
"If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." Red Adair. nils illegitimus carborundum me, me, me
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I understand what you're saying, but there's no need to look at him in that tone of voice
If it moves, compile it
I'm sorry, I'll feel that again.
"If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." Red Adair. nils illegitimus carborundum me, me, me
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A verbal contract isn't worth the paper it is written on.
"If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." Red Adair. nils illegitimus carborundum me, me, me
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mark merrens wrote:
A verbal contract isn't worth the paper it is written on.
Which doesn't seem to have anything to do with the OP nor with my statement.
I was being funny. Presumably you switched your sense of humor off when you signed in.
"If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." Red Adair. nils illegitimus carborundum me, me, me
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I was being funny. Presumably you switched your sense of humor off when you signed in.
"If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." Red Adair. nils illegitimus carborundum me, me, me
A lot of people think they're funny. :)
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Someone I know joined this company from US and was asked to do consultancy work (pure software development). There was no contract, nothing. Not even joining formalities. It was purely on the basis of previous relationship of this person with the company that originated 3 years back. Things didn't go the way they were projected so the fellow decided to quit after 2 months. He was payed the first month's salary but even after repeated emails/phone calls the company is not responding or releasing the 2nd month's salary. What would be the best way to settle this issue? I know the guy is sincere and really wanted to help him out.
Hi All, Thanks a ton for the responses. I have passed on this forum link to my friend. Just to clarify you helpful lot, the company is from US and friend lives in another country. Generally not giving out any identity so as to not to cause any complications. I think talking the way out among the parties would be the best way out. Just being hopeful that common sense prevails. Else the lesson learnt would be worth every penny (lot's of them, actually! :) ) thanks to all!
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Someone I know joined this company from US and was asked to do consultancy work (pure software development). There was no contract, nothing. Not even joining formalities. It was purely on the basis of previous relationship of this person with the company that originated 3 years back. Things didn't go the way they were projected so the fellow decided to quit after 2 months. He was payed the first month's salary but even after repeated emails/phone calls the company is not responding or releasing the 2nd month's salary. What would be the best way to settle this issue? I know the guy is sincere and really wanted to help him out.
From the sounds of things, the contract, verbal or not, appears to have been for a term longer than 2 months. In many contracts, the party who breaks the contract is liable or some cost to the other party. In many cases like this where the contractor walks away prematurely the company is entitled to keep a portion of the salary as compensation. I don't agree with this process, but it does happen that way.
I wasn't, now I am, then I won't be anymore.
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From the sounds of things, the contract, verbal or not, appears to have been for a term longer than 2 months. In many contracts, the party who breaks the contract is liable or some cost to the other party. In many cases like this where the contractor walks away prematurely the company is entitled to keep a portion of the salary as compensation. I don't agree with this process, but it does happen that way.
I wasn't, now I am, then I won't be anymore.
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Marcus Kramer wrote:
In many cases like this where the contractor walks away prematurely the company is entitled to keep a portion of the salary as compensation
If the contract says that.
Agreed. In the case of a verbal agreement like this the terms become here-say and that is dangerous to everyone involved. That's why I'll never do or accept work without the terms of the agreement in writing.
I wasn't, now I am, then I won't be anymore.
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Someone I know joined this company from US and was asked to do consultancy work (pure software development). There was no contract, nothing. Not even joining formalities. It was purely on the basis of previous relationship of this person with the company that originated 3 years back. Things didn't go the way they were projected so the fellow decided to quit after 2 months. He was payed the first month's salary but even after repeated emails/phone calls the company is not responding or releasing the 2nd month's salary. What would be the best way to settle this issue? I know the guy is sincere and really wanted to help him out.
As somebody once said, a verbal contract isn't worth the paper it's written on
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